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Please Note
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Online counseling is not appropriate for all kinds of problems.
If you have suicidal thoughts, it's important that you seek help
immediately. You are not alone.
If you are located in the US, call
1-800-784-2433 or
911 and ask for help. If you are outside the US,
look here
to find the support hotline in your country and area.
Learn more�
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Degrees
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PsyD in Clinical Psychology from California Institute of Integral studies; MA in Clinical Psychology, East-West Psychology & Human Science; BA in Human Science.
Certified Disaster Mental Health Response Specialist & Critical Incident Specialist.
Licensed to practice by the California Board of Psychology with California residence only.
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My Expert Service
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Dr. Olsen is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 11 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples at community clinics and in private practice.
Dr. Olsen holds a Doctor of Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies/Psychology Doctoral program (the American Psychological Association accredited graduate program). She also has a Master's in Human Science, East-West Psychology and Clinical Psychology. She also went through training at UC Berkeley and John F. Kennedy University. She has a BA in Human Science from Keio University in Japan. Certified trauma response & treatment specialist.
Dr.Olsen has rich experience working with a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to: Anxiety; Trauma; Self-esteem; Emotional Health; Relationships; Parenting; Childhood; Addiction; Anger; Depression; ADD/ADHD; Eating disorders; Workplace issues; Motivation & Purpose.
Dr.Olsen's treatment style is: Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic/Person-centered, Solution-focused, and Holistic. She also provides Therapeutic Lifestyle coaching (TLC). Dr.Olsen is well trained in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic (Freudian and Jungian), Cognitive-behavioral, Play, Humanistic, Existential, Transpersonal, and Holistic approaches. Her treatment style is comprehensive, flexible and holistic. She tailors her treatment to an individual's unique situation, culture, personality, needs, wants, and current concerns. She is bilingual in Japanese/English. She has extensive experience in working with diverse populations. She works with her clients collaboratively to attain their short-term or long term goals.
Dr. Olsen maintains a private practice in San Francisco financial district, as well as community service. She provides individual and couple psychotherapy, consultation, and psychological testing to clients.
Please note: “I honor your privacy and confidentiality as directed by my professional code of ethics and by law. The exceptions to privacy and confidentiality are as follows: As a mandatory reporter, I may be required to report to appropriate authorities or otherwise take steps to ensure safety if you are at imminent risk to self harm, to harm others, or are at risk for harm and are a senior, minor, or considered a vulnerable (disabled) adult. In these cases my profession requires me to take steps to ensure safety, which may result in report to outside authorities for welfare checks or other safety intervention. Please note: counseling isn't always fun. At times you may feel uncomfortable. I will always respect and honor your pace and timing in session if you want to take a break or pause.”
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Experience & Qualifications
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I am a trained psychotherapist, holding a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, with over 11+ year experience in counseling and consulting. Additionally, I am trained to conduct Psychological testing to children and adults. I have provided treatment in mental health clinics as well as in private office, to people of all ages with Anxiety, depression, Addiction, parenting, Childhood, Anger management, OCD, Eating disorder, family, marriage and relationship, self-esteem, ADHD, Grief, life transition & crisis. American Psychological Association member.
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Most Recent Client Reviews
(Read all 54 reviews)
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alsmar
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May 3 2012
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RocketPrinze
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Apr 21 2012
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An excellent person to talk to. She is someone who actually listens instead of passing judgement and has very good advice to give. I would recomment this woman above anyone else here.
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Karl
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Mar 18 2012
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Excellent as always. Will talk again soon. Thank you.
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Jill
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Mar 18 2012
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Awesome advice, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate. I'd highly recommend Dr. Olsen. Thank you.
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beefyisfeebz
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Feb 13 2012
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(Read all 54 reviews)
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Contact
Dr. Akira Olsen
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